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When We Rise (2017)

Drama

The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

First Air Date
February 27, 2017
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Rating
6.2/10 (45 votes)

Cast: Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif, Rachel Griffiths, Mary-Louise Parker, Guy Pearce, Michael Kenneth Williams

Network: ABC
Production: ABC Studios
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When We Rise

When We Rise

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The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired2/27/2017
Last Aired3/3/2017
Seasons1
Episodes4
LanguageEnglish
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1

Seasons

4

Episodes

43m

Per Episode

2017

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Cast

APM

Austin P. McKenzie

as Young Cleve Jones

ES

Emily Skeggs

as Young Roma Guy

JM

Jonathan Majors

as Young Ken Jones

FD

Fiona Dourif

as Young Diane Jones

RG

Rachel Griffiths

as Diane Jones

MP

Mary-Louise Parker

as Roma Guy

GP

Guy Pearce

as Cleve Jones

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Michael Kenneth Williams

as Ken Jones

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Seasons

1 seasons
Season 1
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Season 1

2017

4 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When We Rise about?

The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infan…

How many seasons does When We Rise have?

1

How many episodes does When We Rise have?

4

Is When We Rise still running?

No, it ended in 2017.

When did When We Rise first air?

February 27, 2017

Who created When We Rise?

Dustin Lance Black

Who stars in When We Rise?

Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors

What genre is When We Rise?

Drama